Manchester United are reportedly ready to give up on their chase of Jadon Sancho and wait until next summer to sign him.
United are long-term admirers of Sancho — having failed in attempts to sign him in 2017 and 2019 — and his fantastic return of 20 goals 20 assists this past season have only solidified their desire to bring him to Old Trafford, making him their top target.
However, United have remained unsuccessful in getting their man so far this summer and Dortmund officials are now adamant that the 20-year-old will remain in Germany for another year.
MEN Sport understands that United are still pursuing Sancho and remain in negotiations with his and the club's representatives, though his wages and the desired agent fees remain obstacles before discussions have even begun over the transfer fee, with Dortmund said to be demanding £108million.
United consider the Bundesliga club's expectations unrealistic in a post-coronavirus market and, according to the Daily Mirror, they are ready to cut their losses and shelve plan to sign the England international until next summer.
It's claimed that United are ready to 'play the waiting game' and will walk away from talks unless all those involved reevaluate their demands, but Dortmund are under no pressure to lower their asking price as Sancho's contract does not expire until 2023.
It's reported that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be 'disappointed' if the deal is not completed and United run the risk of facing competition from Chelsea, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona and PSG if they wait until next summer to sign him.
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Meanwhile, United have offered £27million for Juventus winger Douglas Costa, according to reports in Italy.
Corriere dello Sport report United remain firmly interested in the Brazilian as their move for Sancho stalls and have tabled an opening offer. The report claims it falls short of Juventus’ valuation of the winger.
MEN Sport understand United view Costa as an alternative to Sancho but have cooled their interest after exploring a loan deal, with Bournemouth's David Brooks seen as a more attainable target.
